Armpit: meaning, definitions and examples

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armpit

 

[ หˆษ‘หrmหŒpษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The armpit, also known as the axilla, is the area located beneath the junction where the arm meets the shoulder. It contains sweat glands, hair follicles, and is a space that connects the upper limb to the body. This region is significant for various bodily functions, including thermoregulation and the mobility of the arm.

Synonyms

axilla, underarm

Examples of usage

  • She raised her arms, revealing her armpits.
  • He applied deodorant to his armpits before going out.
  • The doctor examined her armpit for any signs of infection.
  • She felt a tickling sensation in her armpits when the breeze hit.
  • He shrugged, causing sweat to trickle from his armpit.

Translations

Translations of the word "armpit" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น axila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค—เคผเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Achsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketiak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะผะธัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pachwina

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่„‡ใฎไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aisselle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ axila

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koltuk altฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒจ๋“œ๋ž‘์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podpaลพรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podbล™iลกok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…‹ไธ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pazduha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vรถรฐvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qoltuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ axila

Etymology

The word 'armpit' is derived from the combination of 'arm' and 'pit', where 'pit' refers to a hollow or a dip. The term has been in use since the 14th century. In Middle English, it was often spelled as 'arm-pit', emphasizing the anatomical relationship between the arm and the area. The word 'axilla', used in medical terminology, comes from the Latin 'axilla', which means 'little armpit'. This Latin term is a diminutive form of 'ala', meaning 'wing', reflecting the shape of the body in that area. Over centuries, the term has evolved in everyday use, but the anatomical significance remains the same.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,691, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.